Congressman Jim Himes
On the Issues
Economy & Jobs
Congressman Jim Himes champions business innovation, supports working families, and leads financial reforms for a thriving, fair economy.
Healthcare & Social Security
Congressman Jim Himes advocates for affordable healthcare for all and safeguards Social Security to ensure stability for the American people.
Education
Jim believes that the long-term success of the American economy lies in the strength of our education system.
Veterans
The wounds of war run deep, and healing our veterans is the least that a grateful nation can do.
Women’s Issues
Jim stood against Republican attempts to defund family planning, and he opposed multiple efforts to ban abortion at the federal level.
LGBTQ Rights
Jim is immensely proud of the progress we’ve made towards ensuring equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
Common Sense
Gun Safety
Gun Safety
Every day, 100 Americans are killed by guns and hundreds more are injured. But the effects of gun violence impact all of us, every single day.
National Security
As Ranking Member of the House Permanent Committee on Intelligence, Jim oversees 17 federal agencies that make up the U.S. Intelligence Community.